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Bristol-Powered 1955 AC Aceca
South Africa • 25 Apr 2023
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AI Listing Summary
This 1955 AC Aceca, chassis AE547, features a Bristol 2.0-liter inline-six engine installed in the 1980s and rebuilt to D2 specification. It has a red repaint and gray leather interior, with front disc brakes and independent suspension.
Located in George, South Africa, the car includes various records, owner’s manuals, and a tool kit, and is sold on its registration due to the country not issuing titles.
Condition
7
The car has been partially refurbished with a repaint in red and a re-trim of the interior in gray leather. The listing notes an area of wear on the piping at the outer edge of the driver’s seat. The presence of records and notes from previous ownership, owner’s manuals, and a tool kit suggest good maintenance. Overall, the car appears to be in good condition, requiring only minor reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
AE547
Odometer:
5,000 miles
Reg Number:
CAW 81105
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Shown, TMU 2.0-Liter Bristol Inline-Six Triple Solex Carburetors Bristol Four-Speed Manual Transmission Fixed First Gear & Overdrive Right-Hand Drive Aluminum Coachwork Red Paint Gray Leather Upholstery 16" Painted Wire Wheels Front Disc Brakes Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
This 1955 AC Aceca is one of approximately 328 examples built between 1954 and 1963 and is said to have been registered in the UK before spending much of its life in Australia.
Chassis AE547 was originally equipped with an AC engine, which was replaced in the 1980s under ownership by Bristol specialist Geoff Dowdle with a 2.0-liter Bristol 100B2 inline-six that was reportedly rebuilt to D2 specification.
The car then spent 26 years under the stewardship of a New South Wales owner from whom it was purchased in a partially refurbished state by the seller in 2011.
Subsequent completion of the project included a repaint in red and a re-trim of the interior in gray leather.
Additional equipment includes triple S...
Points of note
£80,224
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£99,878
Median Price (Since 2020)
£126,931
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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